Physical Activity and Balance Changes in Operated Patients Because of Breast Cancer

Physical Activity and Balance Changes in Operated Patients Because of Breast Cancer

Balance and physical activity deficits are theoretically expected in patients operated on for breast cancer. A significant decrease in the physical activity occurred, Their balance did not deteriorate in the follow-ups. This was independent of the type of the surgery performed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who had breast cancer surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• balance disorders, physical disability that will affect balance (polio sequelae) and neurological diseases with balance system and/or peripheral nervous system involvement (diabetic neuropathy and familial/genetic neuropathies, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease), bone metastasis, patients who have undergone reconstructive surgery